Description:
Join Una Kindergarten - Sippy Downs as the ECT.
Una Kindergarten has just received an EXCEEDING rating in 6 out of 7 areas, September 2024.
This exciting opportunity is available for an experienced, knowledgeable, and inspirational ECT Early Childhood Teacher to join the stand-alone Kindergarten.
Benefits and Perks
We are committed to our team; we are truly family-owned and operated, meaning that all our team members are valued and included. We offer our team an Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes many amazing perks to working with us such as significant staff discounts, bonuses and more!
- Family-owned, boutique Stand-alone Kindergarten service.
- Only two kindergarten classrooms, providing care for 22 children in each classroom.
- 6 weeks Leave
- Competitive salary (above award) with paid overtime for meetings and PD
- Staff childcare discounts
- Career progression opportunities in a growing organisation
- Generous off-the-floor planning time daily.
- Additional programming time for Diploma assistants in your room.
- Attend ACA and ECA conferences each year.
- Professional development, including networking events and annual conferences
- Paid study fees, First Aid and CPR refreshers, and additional job training (Child Protection, Fire Training, Safe Sleeping, Food Safety)
- Large natural outdoor spaces for children, including BUSH KINDY.
- Networking and Professional Development Provided
- To be a part of a group of services that have an exceeding rating. Una Kindergarten service just been rated EXCEEDING in 6 out of 7 areas, September 2024.
- Professional Development Conferences each year.
- Be part of the KGlearning - inquiry based approaching - program
About Una
At Una, our mission is guided by five key principles that shape everything we do:
- Nature Grows Us – We believe that children thrive in natural environments, fostering a deep connection to the world around them.
- Let Them Lead – We encourage children to take the lead in their own learning, supporting curiosity and independence.
- Care for Your Forever Home – We instill in children the importance of caring for the planet, treating it as our forever home through sustainable practices.
- Diversity Enriches All – We embrace the richness that diversity brings, fostering an inclusive environment for all.
- A Little Wild Does a Lot of Good – We celebrate the joy of being wild at heart, knowing that outdoor exploration builds resilience and confidence.
With these principles at the heart of our philosophy, we provide children with enriching, nature-based experiences that foster a lifelong love of learning. Our focus on natural play in a beautiful bush setting encourages children to explore, learn, and grow.
At Una we believe the environment offers enriching experiences for children to fulfil their sense of wonder and curiosity while learning about nature and sustainable practice.
Our focus is on allowing children to indulge in natural play surrounded by a beautiful bush setting, and our unique learning experiences will instil l in children a lifetime love of learning.
Your Role
You will be an inspiring Early Childhood Teacher who is willing to work and support your fellow team members to create warm and inclusive environments for children. The kindergarten has 2 kindy rooms with 22 children in each. This is for one of the classrooms. You will have 2 diploma assistants to support your teacher and practice.
We are looking for a Early Childhood Teacher who is passionate about the curriculum and learning opportunities, & works with young children, and can focus on both play-based learning and intentional teaching moments.
You will have a strong desire to build trusting and nurturing relationships with the educators and children, able to build collaborative, professional relationships with families and communities.
Full / part-time time Role - 5 days a week) and will work between the hours of 07.00am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
What You Need
- ECT Approved qualification for QLD and ACEQUA
- Proven experience as a ECT.
- A nurturing, professional attitude
- In-depth understanding of current legislation, NQS requirements, EYLF and current pedagogy that influences practice necessary
- Knowledge of KG Learning - Desirable
- An understanding of Kindergarten Guidelines
- Blue Card (Paid)
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter (outlining your suitability), and a current reference to
directorkindergarten@unakids.com.au
Visit us at www.unakids.com.au to learn more about our centres. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity—apply today!